Efficacy of thyme oil and nano-formulated derivatives against Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (Acari: Ixodidae)

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Efficacy of thyme oil and nano-formulated derivatives against Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (Acari: Ixodidae)

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